Job Overview

Accounting Specialist – Inventory & Sales Management

???? Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka | Type: Full-time
???? Pay: ₹4,00,000 - ₹11,50,000 per year

About JCPenney

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, hardworking American families. With inclusivity at its core, we provide fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands, along with personal services such as salon, portrait, and optical.

???? Serving customers wherever, whenever, and however they shop – from jcp.com to over 650 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

JCPenney India

???? Established in 2016, the JCPenney Services India (JCPSI) office in Bengaluru is an extension of our U.S. headquarters. With over 700 employees, we provide critical functions such as:
✔ Technology
✔ E-commerce
✔ Retail & Merchandising
✔ Other key business capabilities

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Role Overview

As an Accounting Specialist – Inventory & Sales Management, you will be responsible for auditing, financial reconciliation, sales transaction corrections, and fraud prevention while supporting month-end close activities.

???? Department: Centralized Sales Audit

Key Responsibilities

✔ Credit Card & Sales Audit

• Conduct research and respond to TPC & PLCC credit card inquiries.
• Process PLCC & TPC Card Chargebacks.
• Perform audits on store cash variances and communicate with associates to resolve discrepancies.
• Track audit results & fraud trends and report potential risks.

✔ Financial Reconciliation & Reporting

• Correct missing or erroneous sales transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are accurate.
• Process SharePoint requests submitted by stores.

✔ Month-End Close & Data Analysis

• Support month-end close activities related to sales audits.
• Use various query tools to extract data and create reports.
• Perform variance and trend analysis for financial transactions.

✔ Collaboration & Compliance

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain technical and confidential records as per business requirements.
• Align with departmental & company-wide initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

???? Education & Experience
✔ Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com)
✔ 1-2 years of accounting experience (preferred)

???? Technical Skills
✔ Mid-level Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas)
✔ Basic SQL skills (required)
✔ Experience with financial query tools & reporting

???? Soft Skills
✔ Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
✔ Time management & organization skills to meet deadlines
✔ Detail-oriented and proactive team player

Employee Benefits & Perks

???? Work-Life Balance & Wellness
✔ Health & Life Insurance
✔ Paid Vacation & Leaves (Maternity, Paternity, Bereavement, Adoption)
✔ Employee Assistance Programs

???? On-Site Amenities
✔ Free Lunch & Cafeteria Services
✔ Gym & Recreation Room
✔ Onsite Doctor Visits & Wellness Room
✔ Nursing/Lactation Room for mothers

???? Convenience & Support
✔ Free Cab Services (Door Pick-up & Drop)
✔ Support for Creche/Daycare
✔ Innovation Lab & Vibrant Co-Working Spaces

Why Join JCPenney?

???? Exciting Location: Our Bengaluru office is based in Embassy Manyata Business Park, one of India’s largest business hubs.

???? Growth & Development:
✔ Career advancement opportunities
✔ Training & development programs
✔ Supportive & collaborative work culture

???? Work with a Legacy Brand: Celebrating 120 years of retail excellence, JCPenney continues to redefine style, quality, and value.

Be a Part of Our Iconic Retail Journey!

Join JCPenney India and make an impact in one of America’s most iconic retailers.